Has anyone else had issues with this mat giving off an odd smell while in the oven and also leaving a weird taste to whatever is baked on it?
15153
hello I have used this mat for bread rolls,cookies,bread sticks and several other bread items and it has always worked very well I have not noticed any odor or foul taste
15154
Sorry I am using mine for polymer clays, I have not noticed the smell you speak of but also probably not using the higher temps needed for baking.
15155
I can't say that has been an issue. I have used it on several occasions now and the cookies I baked have been the same as they always are - in fact better.
432634
When I first unpacked my mat it did smell rubbery, but the smell went away with time.
1625351
I've used my oven about a dozen times and have not had to clean it so far. One of the first things I baked was chicken with mushroom soup and sour cream. I've had my oven for about 3 mouths and have used it mostly for baking biscuits. The only negative I have found is that it does not have a light so that you can tell if your are over baking in it. Other than that I really like this oven as it is very nice looking and does do a good job on what I have used it for.
396475
I've had this happen with other aluminum baking pans (my husband put in the dishwasher). Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do to bring back the original look. I don't think it affects the baking process or the taste of any foods baked in it, but it sure is unsightly to look at!
1850854
I haven't had that problem. The mats are placed in between grooves that hold it in place as you are using them.
802492
No. From day one the mat had no oder. I have use it 3-4 times since I bought it and only used a hot damp cloth to wipe clean. I really like this mat!
1409315
I can not tell you why this is happening to you. I can tell you that my mat is not wet or slimey. After I have dried and put away my dishes I do wipe under the mat and make sure everything is dry. Hope this helps.
1382746
I have the same question, because I have been just using the drip/bake pan that came with the box and it was bowing when I was using the convection oven but eventually came back to normal shape. This worries me that it's not made to withstand the heat. I'll let you know if I find anything.
73749
So I just got one this week and mine had a very strong smell, so much so that it's in another room hoping to get rid of it... It has the rubber smell that the floor of a gym has which makes me think it's not going to go away. Not sure if I want to wait it out or return it at this point.
811745
I have had that issue as well with more of the yogurt and fruit mixes. I haven't had an issue with any others though. However, I don't know why it's happened with some and not others. I just let it melt a bit and got them out and chopped up to put in a bowl.
490496
I didn't have a problem with it. Did anything spill or bubble over? Was it on a rack not the bottom of oven.
820864
I also have hardwood floors and haven't noticed any scuff marks or damage to my floor as a result of using the mat. My largest complaint is actually in regards to the rubber smell. It does not go away. Ever. It's been three months and my bedroom still smells like a gym....
1365079
I've not had this problem. How I seasoned mine was to first wash it, then I heated it in a stove at 300 degrees F. Then let it cool and washed it with a mixture of baking soda and water. I guess it worked, no silicone smell on the brownie mix.
772188
Mine was not a perfect fit either, I think it's because how the clay dries, but it did it's job while baking and my bread comes out perfect, I guess it helps the steam to escape a little bit instead of trapping all the moisture instead and dropping the moisture on the bread, try and bake and see how you feel about it
1886788
I have not had that problem. I use mine to spread out pizza dough and then I heat it in the oven with the dough on it to keep its shape. I use mine at least once a week for two pizza shells and have had no problems. Hope this helps.
1475929
No, I noticed no odor when opening the package. I've owned it for about 6 months and my mat doesn't have an odor, either.
1357159
I haven't experience this. It seems to be cleanable, and I haven't had any smell problems. I did purchase a small air filtered I installed to help when they have bigger messes.